William C. McKinsey, of Landisville, age 49, born October 21, 1964, died on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Colin W. McKinsey, husband of Patricia, Lancaster, and Sandra L. (Schulz) McKinsey-Marks, wife of George, Landisville/Harrisburg.

Bill was a re-con and auto detailing specialist. He was an artist who worked with the media of colored pencils, crayons, and pilot pens drawing animals and birds. Bill liked the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and feeding birds and butterflies. Known as Bicycle Bill in the Landisville area, he was known for riding his bike around town and having his metal detector with him. He was a good story teller and everyone enjoyed listening to the stories he shared.

In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by a daughter, Tasha McKinsey of Willow Street, son Joshua Snyder-McKinsey of Smithville, PA, sister Pamala J. Livengood, wife of Michael, of Manheim, two grandchildren, a nephew Colin and a niece Haley. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Richard E. and Janet E. Schulz, and paternal grandmother Mary Kline.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30PM on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Mark Thiboldeaux officiating. A visitation with the family will take place the hour before the service from 6:30PM to 7:30PM.

Memorial Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Amos Herr Dream Park, C/o East Hempfield Township, 1700 Nissley Rd, P.O. Box 128, Landisville, PA 17538 (Dream Park in memo line).